Fundamentals of Abstract Algebra [Paperback]

Malik (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1997

Suitable for advanced undergraduate courses in abstract algebra, each chapter in this text consists of definitions, therorem, proofs and collaries. Worked-out exercises after each section provide techniques of problem solving. Comments are included throughout the text dealing with the historical development of abstract algebra as well as profiles of notable mathematicians.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 636 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe (July 1, 1997)
• ISBN-10: 0071154221
• ISBN-13: 978-0071154222
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,063,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. D.S. Malik teaches Mathematics and Computer Science at Creighton University. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio University in 1985. He has published more than 45 papers and 15 books on abstract algebra, fuzzy automata theory and languages, fuzzy logic and its applications, information science, and programming.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Concrete Examples!, April 27, 2000

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Abstract Algebra (Hardcover)

As one studies algebra, there is a common situation that the theorems get obscurity, immediately if you do not follow them on some concrete examples. And also a very common thing with the presentations is that the theorems follow without any motivation. This book provides lots of examples and motivations which make one understand the concepts clearly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books ever on Abstract Algebra, August 24, 2011

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Abstract Algebra (Hardcover)

Words can barely communicate how good this book is. Although the authors state in the preface that this is an undergraduate book, I think the material developed in the book covers most of graduate level Abstract Algebra as taught in the United States.The book actually contains 253 fully solved problems something sorely lacking in most American Textbooks. For some strange reason most American Authors think that just presenting a few theorems and examples in Abstract Algebra is enough ground for a student to be able to attack and solve theoretical exercises .This is how post calculus textbooks in U.S should be written , but unfortunately they are not.We have become accustomed to such low standards that trash textbooks like Hungerford and Gallian get 4 to 5 stars on this website. One of the Indian Author's of this text (M.K Sen) has also coauthored another masterpeice in Abstract Algebra (Topics in Abstract Algebra published by Universities Press India).Besides the solved problems in the textbook , there is also a lot of very concrete examples .Of course there is also a lot of exercises to make the student think on his/her own.The book contains many advanced topics like Galois theory , Artinian and Noetherian Rings and even some Coding theory.All topics are presented very clearly.For anybody who wants to learn Abstract Algebra on any level ,this book is a must .Five Stars.